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RDU → LAX

Q: How long is the flight from RDU to LAX?

Average flight time on the RDU–LAX route is 4h 48m , covering approximately 3,595 km (2,232 mi).

Q: What is the distance from RDU to LAX?

The great-circle distance from RDU to LAX is approximately 3,595 km (2,232 miles).

Q: How many flights per week from RDU to LAX?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (1 total flight recorded).

3,595 km avg 4h 48m 0 airlines

Local time: 04:12 EDT
Timezone: America/New_York
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 435 ft
Coordinates: 35.8787, -78.7873

cloud Weather

Wind: 230° / 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.88 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T07:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KRDU 300751Z 23008KT 10SM SCT250 22/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02170183

TAF KRDU 300520Z 3006/3106 23006KT P6SM OVC250 FM301200 27005KT P6SM SCT090 OVC250 FM301500 02007KT P6SM OVC250 FM302300 07011KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 13 Departures

flight_land 18 Arrivals

Local time: 01:12 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 125 ft
Coordinates: 33.9425, -118.4080

cloud Weather

Wind: 250° / 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 1,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 30.01 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T07:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KLAX 300753Z 25004KT 10SM FEW010 16/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01610128 402000150 $

TAF KLAX 300536Z 3006/3112 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM301000 12006KT P6SM OVC010 FM301700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 FM301900 26014KT P6SM SKC FM310300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM311000 12006KT P6SM OVC010

warning FAA Advisories

Closed: !LAX 05/277 LAX AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION 310-258-9884 OR SIGNATURE AVIATION 310-410-9605 2605271826-2705281600 (May 27 at 18:26 UTC. – May 28 at 16:00 UTC.)

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 214 Departures

flight_land 104 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 1
Avg duration: 4h 48m
Distance: 3,595 km

Live traffic

RDU → LAX. Live aircraft currently filed on this route.

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Recent flights last 1

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-05-21	AAL654R	AC86AF	May 21, 12:22 UTC	May 21, 17:10 UTC	4h 48m	-6m

RDU → LAX frequently asked

How long is the flight from RDU to LAX?

Average flight time on the RDU–LAX route is 4h 48m, covering approximately 3,595 km (2,232 mi).

What is the distance from RDU to LAX?

The great-circle distance from RDU to LAX is approximately 3,595 km (2,232 miles).

How many flights per week from RDU to LAX?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (1 total flight recorded).

Can I track RDU–LAX flights live?

Yes. The live tracker map above shows aircraft currently flying this route, filtered by departure and arrival airport.

RDU → LAX

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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Los Angeles International Airport

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